The death toll from the devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela earlier this week has risen to 920, as rescue teams continue desperate efforts to locate survivors beneath collapsed buildings across the South American country. The latest casualty figure was announced on Friday by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez during a televised address, marking a sharp increase from the previously confirmed 589 deaths.

The number of victims from the twin earthquake that struck north-central Venezuela on Wednesday rose to at least 589 dead and 2,980 injured, according to the toll given on Friday…

The powerful tremors reduced buildings to rubble, cracked roads, and left structures leaning precariously across several cities, including parts of Caracas.

The US Geological Survey predicted more than 10,000 deaths from the earthquakes.

Venezuela reels from devastating twin earthquakes, with the official death toll climbing to 920. Hundreds remain missing, feared trapped under rubble nearly two days after the…

Death Toll in Venezuela Earthquakes Rises to 920